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In theory, ability grouping increases student achievement by reducing the disparity in student ability levels, and this increases the likelihood that teachers can provide instruction that is neither too easy nor too hard for most students. The assumption is that ability grouping allows the teacher (1) to increase the pace and raise the level of instruction for high achievers, and (2) to provide more individual attention, repetition, and review for low achievers. The high achievers benefit from having to compete with one another, and the low achievers benefit from not having to compete with their more able peers.

The developing child requires the right combination of these experiences at the right times during development in order to develop optimally. This cannot happen if the child is sitting for hours passively watching television.

I have found many helpful resources on the web and decided that I should share some of my work with other teachers. Please feel free to use these materials with your students. If you find any errors, please email me.

Clearly written and well organized, the purpose of Facilitating Online Learning: Effective Strategies for Moderators is to enlighten moderators to best practices for creating rich dialogue as well as fostering learning between participants enrolled in online courses. 

he Virtual High School® Cooperative (http://www.govhs.org/website.nsf) and the International Netcourse Teacher Enhancement Coalition (http://intec.concord.org/), the text is rich with examples of effective online discussion forums designed to maximize learning goals within an e-learning format.

#3. Set up your technology in front of your students while talking them through the process. Eventually, create a "tech crew" made up of first period students that set up your technology during announcements in the morning. Maybe they come in a few minutes early. However you want to work it, ask the students to be involved.

#10. Present your lesson using a Powerpoint or a Prezi. Better yet, initially create it with input from the class so they can see how you assemble it. Now you're discussing content and methodology.